Raghav's pov
She asked me what was I doing near her apartment. I lied that I had some work there . She asked , " What sort of work ?"
I scratched his forehead and said, " Well.... The thing is that you weren't receiving my calls . So I just wanted to make sure that everything was good with you ."
" Why were you worried about me ? It's after work hours. Even if something happens with me , you and your company won't be responsible for it . You have nothing to do with it ."
" Yes , it does. I was worried that Samrat might hurt you ."
" Why would you think like that ?" She asked.
" People don't change. They repeat their actions. " I remembered her murder in my previous life
Her wrists developed bruises due to his strong hold ." Actually, this is the first time Samrat hold me like this .... "
" No one is allowed to touch you like that . I should have broken all his fingers. " I was angry.
" Thanks a lot for saving me but you don't need to worry about me . Your feelings make me uncomfortable. "
" Do you know how I feel ?" I asked staring in her eyes .
" I don't like cheating for personal reasons. I don't think anyone should cheat their partner."
" I have taken care of that ."
" What ? Does your girlfriend seem to be a thing to be taken care of ?"
My girlfriend?? I was confused
" No, it's not that ...." She didn't let me speak ." I didn't take you for that kind of man . You are worse than I thought. Ria is very precious to me . She's so lovely and pretty... Forget it .. I will talk with her myself. You don't deserve her ."
So she thinks Rila is my girlfriend. She might have seen us together.
She took out her mobile to call Ria when I stopped her and said, " Siya , wait... Calm down first . Will you hear me once ? You think that I am dating Ria and cheating on her .. because I have feelings for you. "
" Don't you??" She asked
" Well , you are right but..."
"See , I was right. You are so shameless to accept it...."
" Listen , you are right but just about the part of me liking you . Now. .. just see... " I called Ria and cleared her misunderstandings that Ria wasn't my girlfriend but sister. I decided to confess my feelings to her . I told her that I liked her and then I don't remember.
I woke up in a hospital . The doctor told me about stress issues and when he mentioned about stomach pain I remembered Siya had gastric cancer in my past life . I wanted to save her so I asked doctor to perform tests on her and she informed that she had already done CT scan recently. We left the hospital and told her ,
" Siya , I like you but I won't do anything if you don't want me to or put you in a fix . You just need to say 'No '. I hope you think positively about it. I am sure that choosing me would be a good choice. So , take your time and make your decision."
I hired a cab for her since I knew she might not want me to drop her . It was too much for her . I know she is loyal to Samrat and won't leave him even if I reveal my identity as the Chairman's grandson. She is not a gold digger. But I really hoped she choose me especially after seeing his violent behaviour today .
Next day , I warned Samrat to stay away from Siya . Ajay Sisodiya's video became viral on social media and it was revealed that the meal kit project was written by Siya . So I met her tell her that we were going to action against Mr Ashish. There I cameto know that just like me she came from future after her death . And we realised that the inevitable will happen.
A marriage for a marriage
A death for a death
So I couldn't tell her that before coming to 2014 I died by a car accident. I wanted to protect her and spend my life with her as her life partner. Now that she knew Samrat and Alia's truth , I thought it will be possible. But now I know my death is inevitable, I can't do it . I don't want her to suffer again after my death . If not me , then she can live with Aditya. I can sacrifice my love for her . I will spend my life with her memories . I need to make sure that Aditya is the right guy for her .
Meera's pov
I entered the office and received a call from my husband. He said , " Meera, I can't pick up Arya today since I have an interview today ."
" Which company keeps an interview at seven pm ?" That's such a lame excuse.
"So do you know everything ?Anyways I told you so believe it. I heard your project was dismissed"
"Dad " I heard my daughter's voice.
" Haven't you dropped her at the daycare yet?"
" Okay , I am hanging up now" He hung up. He always did it . He didn't have a job .I was so blinded by love that I didn't realise his true face. Since last five years , I am working hard to provide for my family. While my husband always make excuses of interviews and spends my money .I can't leave him since I have a daughter and I am afraid he will ask me for her custody .
I was busy in my thoughts when I bumped into someone. "Sorry " we both said at the same time and he left . I recognised him to be Siddharth Dhawan.
Raghav received a call from Ria and hearing her he rushed to his office and saw Siddharth Dhawan unpacking his things and setting up the table.
" What are you doing here? You were at the Strategy planning Department. You transferred to this office?"
"I am just a salary man. I do as I am told ."
" This isn't for the sake of the company. The chairman can do whatever he wants either with the company or his family. You are right he sent me here to investigate your one sided love."
He then picked up the papers on which there were details of Siya." I didn't know she was your type. I mean she's more humble than I expected."
" She's not humble " Raghav said
" You left your work yesterday and went to your apartment with her .."
" Are you stalking me?"
"Only when it's needed. Were you going to give project to her ? If so , it seems that you decided that after a very improper night " he said referring to yesterday when Siya and Raghav were together .Raghav clenched his first in anger. " If so , the HR department will investigate this properly. It won't be influenced by public opinion , objective or by any woman's influence.Until then it's inappropriate for Ms.Siya to lead this project . Until the results are clear , you should leave it to Mrs. Meera and Siya can join the team ."
Raghav stood up to leave his cabin and said ," If you are unseayed by any public opinion, objective or any woman's influence, you will realise that Siya is best for this project."
Raghav and Siddharth announced that the meal kit project will be led by Meera and Siya , Alia and Samrat will assist her in the team. Alia and Samrat were happy since they would get more time with each other. Siya followed Raghav out of the cabin , " Mr.Raghav .." " Discuss the schedule with Mrs . Meera... You told that Samrat and Alia should marry . Won't this be more comfortable for them ?" And left.
Meera followed Siddharth and said , " Siddharth Sir , thank you for trusting and letting me take over the project. I am sure that you don't trust me ...but you had no other choice given the consequences.... I am sure that's why you suggested it ... Still I am thankful... Thank you ."
" That's not the reason I did it
I am very sure that you are capable of doing it . That's why I suggested your name. "
" Sorry ?"
" Complete your sentences. Don't trail off when you speak . Just say ' Thank you.'
And when you get good and bad feedback , remember the good one too."
"Pardon?"
" I said you are capable of doing it ."
" Thank you, Sir "
Samrat offered Alia strawberry milkshake , "How did you know strawberry milkshake is my favourite?" Alia said with a smile . " I just knew .. Now take this chance to get ahead of Siya.."
In the evening, Raghav went to Aditya's restaurant and ordered wine. "Is it a coincidence or are you stalking me? I just got transferred to this restaurant today ."Aditya joked.
"No , I came here to have dinner."
"Okay."
"By the way do you know Dynamite?"
" Dynamite... You mean Nobel's invention."
" Leave it . Do you know 'Spring day'?"
" I know spring is from March to May. I don't know if there's any need to know more " Aditya replied.
"You get to live a smooth, long, life happy life . I mean you have a lot of time left "
And he took another sip of wine and he was drunk after a few glasses .
" I am jealous of you . I don't want to see your face. My life is a well written novel but if Siya is the wrong sentence in it ,how would you feel? "
" Don't talk nonsense. Get up . You are drunk." Aditya said.
" My life is short and messed up .The writing and the content is messy too. So it catches my eye and bothers me when opened. There's nothing special to find or remember in my life except her ."
Raghav continued, " You are more qualified. You will be alive after ten years ..." And he fell unconscious .
"Chef , it's time to close the restaurant. I am leaving." His co-workers left .
Aditya sat in front of Raghav who was drunk and almost on the verge of losing unconsciousness. He called someone from Raghav's phone.
"Raghav bro " Ria entered the restaurant and saw Raghav sleeping on the table. She shook him, " Bro , get up . You can't do it here . We should leave."
Then Ria noticed Aditya standing near him . She greeted him , " Hello . I didn't notice you "
"Hello." Aditya greeted her back. " I pressed the call button and it was received by you"
" Right . He's my crazy brother and boss .I call him like crazy so my number must be on the top." She laughed, " but I don't know why he is wasted here . This is the first time he's like this. Maybe it's puberty or some stress issues " And she laughed wholeheartedly and began to wake up Raghav.
'Who's this person that sent such a great cheese cake ? It's love itself. ' Aditya recognised her voice was the same as that of Siya's coworker.
" By any chance, do you know Siya Verma?" Aditya asked her.
Ria noticed the restaurant logo and said ," It's Trisend Restaurant . That tasty cheesecakes which were made from fresh milk were made by ..."
Aditya smiled and nodded at her .
" Unbelievable !! It was the best I have ever tasted. Thanks for it." Riya said.
Aditya helped her to carry Raghav till the car and left .
Raghav knows that he's going to die . So he wants her to happy with someone else.
Did you get any hints about Ria and Aditya ?? A chef and a foodie.. the best combo?? What do you think?
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